It was a very successful day in the NICU today! Kinley was FINALLY taken off of her CPAP breathing machine (for the second time). We have been so excited for this because it means she will be able to start trying to bottle feed. The doctor is testing her to see how she does, so there is a chance she will need to go back on the pressurized machine. She was switched this evening while I was at the hospital, and she was doing great for the few hours I was with her. I hope that she can keep it up for good! We will see how she is doing tomorrow and ask when the bottle feeding may begin.
The big blue breathing machine is missing from Kinley's bedside again. Hopefully this time it's permanent!
Devyn had her own victories today as well! She was changed from the SIMV breathing support to CPAP. So she is one step behind her sister. Her breathing has not been as stable as Kinley's over the past few weeks, so hopefully she will be able to maintain this big step as well. Additionally, the nurse removed the "nest" from her incubator to simulate more of a crib environment. She will be switched to a crib once the staff is convinced that she will definitely never need the support of an incubator again.
Devyn is wondering where her cozy nest went.
Tomorrow the girls will be getting x-rays of their chest and abdomen, as well as blood work to monitor how well their bodies are handling the recent changes.
Although I should be used to it by now, I am still amazed at their ability to gain weight. Devyn gained 100 grams last night and now weighs 5 lbs. 8 oz. I removed all of the preemie-sized clothing from her drawer and passed them along to her sister. Technically she could still wear them, but they're getting pretty snug! Kinley gained as well, but only 10 grams, so she still weighs 4 lbs. 6 oz.
Kinley LOVES her pacifier!
Devyn practicing her grip on the oxygen tube. She wants it out!
Kinley's outfit changes today.
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